My photographic notes about the four seasons in Kamakura or the gardens of Zen

December 19, 2017

Autumn leaves: Engaku-ji

In the lucid stillness peculiar to this fast passing season, the Shari-den (the hall in which a vessel for Buddha's bones is enshrined) is subtly adorned with the transient mosaic of crimson, yellow and deep-green autumnal leaves.

About Me

The area called "Kita-kamakura" or Northern Kamakura was a cradle of Zen Buddhism in Japan and is characterized by the presence of the historic and prominent Zen temples of Rinzai School.
The profoundness and spirituality of Zen can still be sensed vividly in the quiet scenes of these temples and their natural surroundings.
When I go for a walk in the
peaceful gardens of these temples, I always carry my camera to capture the unforgettable moments of wonder which I encounter only once in a lifetime.